COVID-19 deaths hit new low in WA and drop out of the 10 leading causes
Preliminary data from the CDC shows there were 627 deaths from COVID-19 in Washington last year, for a crude rate of 8 per 100,000 people, writes FYI Guy.
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WA schools see declines statewide in measles vaccination rates
The rate of vaccinations for measles among kindergartners has declined in nearly every Washington county since 2020, writes FYI Guy.
How many in WA have gotten a COVID booster in past year
Washington was among just 10 states where more than half of adults had received a COVID booster in the past year, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Seen Seattle’s splashy STD signs? Here’s who is behind them
Iceberg? Sinking ship? You’ve likely seen these eye-catching billboards in Seattle. Here’s the group behind the gonorrhea signs.
Black, Native infants in King County die at higher rate than white babies
Infant deaths in King County are concentrated in the south end, home to the poorest, most diverse neighborhoods.